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Intel 5 120U vs Apple M3 8

The Intel Core 5 120U is newer than Apple M3 8 Core, while Apple M3 8 Core is around 14% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 21% faster in single-thread testing. However, Apple M3 8 Core uses around 29% more power. The CPUs selected in this comparison belong in different CPU Classes: Mobile/Embedded, Desktop, Laptop. Consider, selecting CPUs from simliar CPU Class for more apt comparison.The values below were tabulated from a combined 734 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core 5 120U×Apple M3 8 Core+ ADD
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Socket TypeFCBGA1744NA2
CPU ClassMobile/EmbeddedDesktop, Laptop, Mobile/Embedded
Clockspeed1.4 GHz4.0 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 5.0 GHzNA2
# of Physical Cores10 (Threads: 12)8 (Threads: 8)
CacheL1: 928KB, L2: 6.5MB, L3: 12MBNA2
TDP15W20W
Yearly Running Cost$2.74$3.65
OtherIntel Graphics8 and 10 Core GPU
First Seen on ChartQ1 2024Q4 2023
# of Samples104630
CPU Value48.80.0
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)3761(-21.0%)4759(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)16587(-13.8%)19245(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 23rd of November 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core 5 120U
16,587
Apple M3 8 Core
19,245
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 23rd of November 2024 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core 5 120U
48.8
Apple M3 8 Core
NA
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 23rd of November 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core 5 120U
3,761
Apple M3 8 Core
4,759
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core 5 120U Apple M3 8 Core
Max TDP15W20W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.